Maintenance & Engineering Manager

Job Title: Maintenance & Engineering Manager

Work Location: Tarrant County, Texas

Summary:

Seeking a Maintenance & Engineering Manager to provide leadership and direction for all aspects of preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance, as well as site engineering functions. This role will drive continuous improvement initiatives, manage capital projects, and develop the Maintenance and Engineering Department to achieve operational excellence and growth.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and lead the Maintenance and Engineering Department, including engineers, mechanics, electricians, and welders, ensuring effective team performance and development.
• Implement and manage maintenance compliance protocols, utilizing a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to track data and metrics.
• Direct the planning, reporting, and execution of site capital projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support plant optimization and efficiency initiatives, including both capital and non-capital projects.
• Develop departmental budgets, set performance metrics, and ensure achievement of financial and operational targets.
• Establish strategic priorities for the department, fostering a culture of problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Maintain and enhance preventative and predictive maintenance procedures, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Drive employee development through coaching, feedback, skills enhancement, and succession planning within the department.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred; Electrical or Chemical considered with relevant experience).
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance and/or engineering experience in a chemical or petrochemical manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience in a similar setting.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and strategic thinking skills; strong technical aptitude and ability to multitask.
• Experience with SAP and CMMS (such as Brightly) preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required; advanced skills in Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Physically able to operate office equipment, occasionally lift up to 10 pounds, and work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, dust, fumes, heat, and humidity; use of personal protective equipment as required.

Published Category: Manufacturing & Technical Operations